State grants $6M tax abatement to Ellsworth mall
A state board that reviews appeals in commercial property tax assessments has reduced the estimated taxable value of an Ellsworth
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Down East town courted for world’s tallest flagpole will vote on development moratorium
A small Down East town that has been eyed as the future site of the world’s tallest flagpole will soon vote
Read MoreHuge demand for ‘unsafe’ Maine home shows another side of hot market
A residence declared “unsafe for human occupancy or use” by Brunswick’s code enforcement officer two years ago came onto the
Read MoreLewiston City Council makes discussions about former Martel Elementary School public, gives Lewiston Housing Authority another shot at property
Councilors voted unanimously to postpone discussion on the disposition of the former school to no later than April 18 to
Read MorePortland City Council approves sale of Thames Street lot despite price, housing concerns
Plans filed with the city call for the development of an office building to be occupied by Wex Inc. at
Read MoreAroostook mall stays open as list of potential buyers grows
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Despite plans to close Feb. 27, the Aroostook Centre Mall is still open. To keep the
Read MoreJustice orders demolition of downtown Gardiner building damaged by fire
Maine Superior Court Justice Thomas McKeon ordered the demolition Wednesday of 235 Water St. after Gardiner city officials evacuated the
Read MoreCarrabassett Valley continues discussion on affordable housing on the public lot
CARRABASSETT VALLEY – A proposal to change the deed covenants on the town’s Public Lot continues to be the subject
Read MoreCity council moves South Portland rent stabilization ordinance forward
If the ordinance is passed later this month, rent stabilization could go into effect May 27 Read More
Read MoreWaterville council takes first vote to approve housing rental registration ordinance
The proposed ordinance the council voted on Tuesday asks for voluntary compliance from property owners to register their buildings with
Read MoreBelfast housing project could have all affordable units after proposed permit change
Residents expressed concern Thursday about proposed changes to a permit for an affordable housing development in Belfast, but the developers
Read MoreProposal to eliminate a Portland rent cap qualifies for June ballot
The proposal would eliminate the 5% cap on rent increases after an apartment voluntarily turns over. The City Council will
Read More2 local buyers express interest in Aroostook Centre Mall
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A deal for the purchase of the Aroostook Centre Mall may be imminent as mall tenants
Read MoreBangor’s new renter protections ban unfair fees and up notice for rent hikes
Bangor city councilors unanimously approved a new rule designed to strengthen tenants’ rights and protect renters from unfair fees after
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